Emre Belözoğlu's referee protest with a Galatasaray emphasis
Kasımpaşa manager Emre Belözoğlu reacted sharply to refereeing decisions following Kerem Demirbay's red card in the match against Trabzonspor. Belözoğlu drew attention to the issue by framing the debate around Galatasaray, asking, "Would this card be issued if it were Galatasaray?"
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Following Kasımpaşa's 2-1 defeat to Trabzonspor in the 19th week of the Trendyol Süper League, manager Emre Belözoğlu brought the red card decision made in the final minutes of the match to the center of the agenda. The experienced coach voiced his criticisms regarding the referee's management, specifically through a comparison with Galatasaray.
LAST-MINUTE CARD SPARKS DEBATE
In the 90th minute of the match, Kerem Demirbay, who was signed by Kasımpaşa during the mid-season transfer window, was sent off after receiving two consecutive yellow cards for dissent. This decision caused a significant stir in the football community immediately after the match.
"ARE DECISIONS MADE BASED ON THE JERSEY?"
Criticizing the referee's attitude, Emre Belözoğlu reacted by saying, "They don't give a red card when Torreira steps on someone in a Galatasaray match. They don't give a red card when Onuachu steps on someone. They give it to Kerem Demirbay. Would this red card be issued so easily if Kerem Demirbay were wearing a Galatasaray jersey?"
SHARP CRITICISM OF REFEREEING
Targeting the overall management of the match, Belözoğlu stated, "A match cannot be officiated this poorly. The game cannot be read this poorly. This league cannot continue like this with these referees. For the sake of the development of the country's football, referee performances must be improved immediately."
THE AGENDA REMAINED THE SAME AFTER THE MEETING
Congratulating Trabzonspor during the press conference, the Kasımpaşa manager also touched upon the match result. He continued his criticism by stating, "The least this match deserved today was a draw. There was an excellent battle, but we also witnessed an equally poor refereeing performance. This is a major problem for Turkish football."